📈 Economic growth in 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 has slowed but the region has remained resilient amid continued global and regional challenges. Private consumption remains the main driver of growth across the region, although its pace is moderating as real wage gains ease and job creation slows. ⁠ ⁠ ☑️ Much of the region's job growth since the 2008 Financial Crisis has been in relatively low-paying, low-skilled roles. What's needed to face the jobs challenge? Ramping up infrastructure investment, improving the business environment, mobilizing private capital.⁠ ⁠ 👉🏼 Download our latest regional economic update: worldbank.org/eca [LINK IN BIO] #economicgrowth #economicoutlook #jobcreation